PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rysiek Ochodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Chantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ochodzki
vs
Chantrell

190 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rysiek Ochodzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Chantrell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Ochodzki as Chantrell shoots in.
Ochodzki misses with a takedown

so Chantrell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ochodzki wants to get back to his feet but Chantrell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chantrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chantrell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chantrell throws a big right hand that misses.
Chantrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chantrell forces his way into half guard.
Ochodzki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chantrell is working away from the top position though.
Chantrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chantrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chantrell lands a nice short elbow.
Chantrell working over Ochodzki with some ground and pound. Ochodzki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chantrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chantrell working over Ochodzki with some ground and pound. Ochodzki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ochodzki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chantrell.
Chantrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chantrell lands a nice short elbow.
Ochodzki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantrell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chantrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ochodzki is breathing heavily.
Chantrell working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ochodzki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chantrell on the ground.
Chantrell drops an elbow to the side of Ochodzki's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochodzki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantrell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantrell lands with a punch from half guard.
Chantrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ochodzki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ochodzki tries to get out of the position.
Chantrell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chantrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chantrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ochodzki trying to hold on to Chantrell's head to control him but Chantrell postures up.
Chantrell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chantrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chantrell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chantrell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ochodzki!
Chantrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ochodzki's face.
Chantrell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chantrell working Ochodzki over with strikes here.
The referee warns Ochodzki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chantrell with shots to the head and body - Ochodzki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chantrell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chantrell cracks Ochodzki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chantrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ochodzki is in a horrible position here. Chantrell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chantrell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chantrell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ochodzki looks a forlorn figure.
Chantrell lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochodzki taking shots to the head.
Chantrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Ochodzki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chantrell landing punches.
Chantrell is landing with some decent strikes but Ochodzki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Chantrell dominated that round.
That's time! Ochodzki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chantrell has a takedown stuffed.
Chantrell looks for a takedown but Ochodzki sprawls well.
Ochodzki looks for a takedown but Chantrell sprawls well.
Chantrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ochodzki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chantrell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chantrell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chantrell scores with a nice shot.
Chantrell with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ochodzki can't handle though.
Chantrell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chantrell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantrell with the ground and pound from mount.
Chantrell prevents Ochodzki from getting the reversal.
Chantrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ochodzki's face.
Chantrell unloading with bombs!
Chantrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ochodzki's face.
Ochodzki is trying to escape the mount.
Chantrell unloading with bombs!
Chantrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ochodzki is in a horrible position here. Chantrell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ochodzki taking shots to the head.
Chantrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chantrell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chantrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chantrell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ochodzki looks a forlorn figure.
Ochodzki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chantrell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chantrell scoring with strikes but Ochodzki is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell lands a heavy elbow.
Chantrell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ochodzki looks a forlorn figure.
Chantrell working Ochodzki over with strikes here.
Chantrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ochodzki's face.
Chantrell is landing with some decent strikes but Ochodzki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chantrell lands a heavy elbow.
Chantrell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chantrell avoids the attempt from Ochodzki to control.
BOOM! Chantrell connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chantrell unloading with bombs!
Ochodzki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chantrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Ochodzki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ochodzki tries to hold on but Chantrell pushes him away.
Chantrell with a couple of short strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chantrell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ochodzki is bucking up trying to escape but Chantrell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chantrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chantrell with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochodzki tries to reverse the position but Chantrell maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Chantrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ochodzki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chantrell avoids it really well and circles away.

Chantrell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ochodzki did well to prevent Chantrell getting side control.
Chantrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chantrell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chantrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chantrell lands with a punch from half guard.
Chantrell winds up and cracks Ochodzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chantrell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ochodzki wants to control but Chantrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochodzki taking some punishment here, with Chantrell in his half guard.
Chantrell winds up and cracks Ochodzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ochodzki taking some punishment here, with Chantrell in his half guard.
Chantrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chantrell drops an elbow to the side of Ochodzki's head.
Ground and pound from Chantrell.
Chantrell slips a nice elbow through Ochodzki's hands, connecting with Ochodzki's forehead.
Ochodzki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantrell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chantrell slips a nice elbow through Ochodzki's hands, connecting with Ochodzki's forehead.
Ochodzki trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chantrell lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochodzki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chantrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ochodzki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ochodzki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ochodzki trying to control here.
Chantrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chantrell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chantrell prevents Ochodzki from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chantrell connects with a nice short shot to Ochodzki's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell slips a nice elbow through Ochodzki's hands, connecting with Ochodzki's forehead.
Chantrell working over Ochodzki with some ground and pound. Ochodzki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chantrell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Chantrell.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chantrell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chantrell lands a big shot there that rocks Ochodzki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chantrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ochodzki hang on?
Chantrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ochodzki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chantrell with good strikes from the mount here!
Chantrell cracks Ochodzki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantrell looking to finish Ochodzki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ochodzki!
Chantrell looking to finish Ochodzki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ochodzki!
Ochodzki is in a horrible position here. Chantrell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chantrell lands a big shot there that rocks Ochodzki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chantrell cracks Ochodzki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ochodzki taking shots to the head.
Chantrell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chantrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ochodzki's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantrell with good strikes from the mount here!
Chantrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rysiek Ochodzki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Chantrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chantrell with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Chantrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chantrell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Chantrell!